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package javax.annotation;

import java.lang.annotation.Documented;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import java.lang.annotation.Target;

import static java.lang.annotation.ElementType.PARAMETER;
import static java.lang.annotation.ElementType.TYPE;
import static java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME;

/**
 * The <code>Priority</code> annotation can be applied to classes 
 * or parameters to indicate in what order they should be used.  
 * The effect of using the <code>Priority</code> annotation in
 * any particular instance is defined by other specifications that 
 * define the use of a specific class.
 * <p>
 * For example, the Interceptors specification defines the use of
 * priorities on interceptors to control the order in which
 * interceptors are called.</p>
 * <p>
 * Priority values should generally be non-negative, with negative values
 * reserved for special meanings such as "undefined" or "not specified".
 * A specification that defines use of the <code>Priority</code> annotation may define
 * the range of allowed priorities and any priority values with special
 * meaning.</p>
 *
 * @since Common Annotations 1.2
 */
@Target({TYPE,PARAMETER})
@Retention(RUNTIME)
@Documented
public @interface Priority {
    /**
     * The priority value.
     */
    int value();
}
